Matthew Nicolls from Taunton admits perverting the course of justice

A man has appeared in court today (July 10) to admit a charge of perverting the course of justice.

Matthew Nicolls, 28, of Courtfield, Milverton, Taunton, appeared before his honour Judge David Evans at Taunton Crown Court this morning and entered a guilty plea to carry out acts intending to pervert the court of justice, by failing to remain at the scene of an accident, making a false report about the theft of his car, and making a false insurance claim.

The judge adjourned the case so a pre-sentence report could be created, but warned him that 'all options - including an immediate prison sentence' were on the table.